Cranberry processes and products
CA 2350306 A1 · Owner: Berry, Martin F. · Inventors: Serres, Rod; Mantius, Harold L.; Berry, Martin F.
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Cranberries are utilized at certain phases of development prior to full red , color development, which are typically characterized by an acid profile conducive to producing flavorful, high-value products such as juices. At , select phases of development the berries have a quinic acid content (216 220) which is similar to fully red berries but contain a citric acid content , which is much higher than fully red berries. As a result the juice from these , berries can be used with less need to add citric acid or citric acid juice like lemon juice to modify flavor. The berries at the select phase of development typically have a light color from pink to white, which can be , quantified based on …
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- Filed November 9, 1999. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended November 9, 2019.
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